2 h. ago Rare but simple road sign is confusing motorists and causing fines

Drivers may be caught out by this particular and seemingly simple sign and leading Brits to be getting unexpected fines, experts say, but here's how to not be caught out and make sure you stay aware

Transport

39 h. ago Chris Froome 'lucky to be alive' after he tore open his HEART in crash where he flew into a road sign at 30mph after clipping kerb: Tour de France legend's wife reveals shocking new details

The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to hospital in France on Thursday after the incident, which resulted in a collapsed lung, a break in his back and five broken ribs.

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50 h. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

Culture

3 d. ago Simple cheek swab could help save lives of children with rare heart problem

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in youngsters, according to the British Heart Foundation

Society

9 d. ago Drivers left baffled by 'new' road sign – but it's been there all along

It's important to understand your road signs but lately people have been left baffled by this warning which some say they have 'never' seen in all their years of driving

Transport

1 week ago Brits warned 'most annoying habit' in traffic could leave you with £1,000 fine

Most annoying habit when driving is labelled by Brits and can land you with £1,000 fine, as new research shows the most common causes of road rage and the Boomer gen being the least patient drivers

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2 w. ago UK street residents fume as thieves keep nicking 'rude' sign erected on their road

Hardened criminals have again made off with a rude road sign erected at the end of Knob Lane in Derbyshire, leaving locals fed up at rising costs of replacing the stolen name plates

Politics

2 w. ago Simple garden job could cause unexpected fine and neighbour dispute

Brits have been warned to think twice before painting their fences without asking permission from their neighbours - or they could face legal action from the authorities

Politics

3 w. ago Drivers told to be aware of 'confusing' road markings that can lead to £130 fine

They've been around for years but they are still a common cause of confusion for motorists

Economics

3 w. ago UK beachgoers risk £2,500 fine for causing common problem during heatwave

Experts have issued a stark warning to beachgoers this summer, reminding them that they could be fined up to £2,500 for a common problem that many people overlook

Society

3 w. ago What 'confusing' two lines on kerb mean as motorists admit they had no idea

Driving instructor Annie Winterburn has helped clear up any confusion motorists may have had about two specific road markings, as many had no idea what they meant

Politics

3 w. ago Driving expert clarifies meaning of 'confusing' two lines on kerb as drivers had no idea

A driving expert has revealed what two lines on the kerb actually mean and it's safe to say it has caused a lot of confusion among motorists

Politics

3 w. ago Netanyahu defends Gaza City plan as UN warns of ‘calamity’ and starvation

Israeli PM says taking over city is ‘best way’ to end war, despite condemnation from within Israel and around worldMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu has defended his plan to take control of Gaza City in the face of widespread international outrage, even as senior UN officials warned that the move risked unleashing “another calamity” on a territory already experiencing “starvation, pure and simple”.In a rare press conference with foreign journalists in Jerusalem, the Israeli prime minister said the plan, signed off last week by the security cabinet to criticism both at home and abroad, was “the best way to end the war and the best way to end it speedily.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Do you know what this new French road sign means? Holidaymakers warned they'll be fined £118 if they break its rule

Failing to adhere to the rule notified by the new road sign - which displays a white diamond on a blue background - carries a €135 penalty, approximately £117.50.

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